Foster Road farm sign

Farm Journal

Thoughts and images from life at Foster Road

 

Entry: September 7, 2009

 

Take a breath

I worked through Labor Day weekend ripping up floorboards and removing built-ins in the front. It was hard dirty work and I literally fell into bed as soon as I got home, a useless pile of middle-aged ache. But I woke on Sunday to fresh energy and resolve knowing my friend Chris had volunteered to help.

 

Showing her around helped remind me that the work really is progressing, if slowly. And even in the dirty mess, there were lovely things too. A dragonfly was sunning itself on an exposed stud. The view through the wavery old window made even the old toilet look painterly. And having a friend who will help with work like this—beautiful.